Once In A While
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Intro: Em D G C (x2)
Em D C G
Israel, you’ve left me a mark
D Em C G
and it rests on my forehead like dust on a spark
D Em C G
An’ I still see clouds in the clearest of nights,
D Em G D
But when you settle in, you’re the truest of northern lights
Em C G D Em C D
Jerusalem, I miss you now, I miss you now
Em C G D
And the way we danced, so lost in the crowd
C D Em C G
So take my hand, or let my heart go, I’m not gonna leave you like lovers before
D Em C G D G C G D
Don’t you remember what I said that night, I can’t stand to be with you once in awhile
Em D C G D Em C G
Take me down to the medic you ask and carry me close for to weave through the stacks
D Em C G
An’ I can’t see pain till it weakens your heel,
D Em G D
In this city so fake, you’re the sapphire so delicately real
Em C G D Em C D
Jerusalem, I miss you now, I miss you now
Em C G G D
And the way we danced, so lost in the crowd
C D Em C G
So take my hand, or let my heart go, I’m not gonna leave you like lovers before
D Em C G D G C G
Don’t you remember what I said that night, I can’t stand to be with you once in awhile
C G
Once in awhile
C G
Once in awhile
C G
Once in awhile
C G
Once in awhile
C G
Once in awhile
How to play Once In A While
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.